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Simon Riggs <simon.riggs@enterprisedb.com> writes:
>> [New patch version pending]

Do you have any objection if I rename the GUC to
recursive_worktable_factor?  That seems a bit clearer as to what
it does, and it leaves more room for other knobs in the same area
if we decide we need any.

			regards, tom lane